Between post-holiday energy, indoor recess, and endless midyear assessments, winter can test even the most cheerful classrooms. Keeping your students engaged and focused this time of year can feel like herding snowflakes! That’s why I love leaning into the season with low-prep winter activities that ... READ the POST
Teaching Cursive Step by Step: A Practical Classroom Approach
Teaching cursive can feel like a daunting task! Growing up, my grandmother used to write us letters, and it was always the best surprise to find one waiting in the mailbox. She had the most beautiful cursive, and to this day, when I look back at the letters I saved, there is an aura of ... READ the POST
Teacher Decompression: School Day Brain Breaks
You know how some days feel like they just never let up? One moment you're settling a squabble over crayons, the next you're dodging a million questions, grading, planning, answering emails—and somehow still trying to be the calm in everyone else’s storm. Yeah… me too! As teachers, it is important ... READ the POST
Keep the Joy AND the Learning: Holiday Fun That Fits Your Curriculum
It’s that time of year again... classrooms start buzzing with holiday energy, and lesson plans are hanging on for dear life! December excitement is real, and while you want to embrace the joy, you also don’t want your instructional time to disappear in a cloud of glitter and candy canes. Finding ... READ the POST
Thanksgiving Activities That Go Beyond Turkey Crafts
Thanksgiving brings such a fun energy into the classroom! If you’re anything like me, you want more than just the usual turkey crafts to fill the season. Our kiddos get excited about this time of year, and it’s the perfect opportunity to mix meaningful academics with the joy of the holiday. That’s ... READ the POST
Meal Planning Tips for the Busy Teacher
The amount of planning a teacher does is mind-blowing! The sad part, though, is that we often don't do the same level of planning for our personal lives, most likely because we are just plain tired! Can you relate? But a little planning for dinnertime can make life a whole lot easier at the end of a ... READ the POST
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